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Research & Development
Advancing electrical insulation and protection through applied polymer science.
Innovation is at the heart of ELANTAS. Our global Research & Development organization develops high‑performance insulation and protection materials that enable safer, more reliable, and more efficient electrical and electronic systems—today and in the future.
With more than a century of experience in electrical insulation, ELANTAS R&D combines deep polymer science, in‑house synthesis, and application‑driven development to translate materials expertise into customer‑focused solutions across electrification, rotating machines, electronics, and advanced insulation systems.
About 15% of ELANTAS employees work in Research & Development, supported by state‑of‑the‑art laboratories in all major regions. This global setup makes ELANTAS a trusted development partner for customers worldwide.
Our philosophy
One global approach, close to our customers
Research & Development is a strategic driver of ELANTAS’ long‑term success. The R&D organization operates as an integrated global network, combining global technology leadership with regional proximity to customers and production.
Globally, ELANTAS R&D develops long‑term technology platforms, explores future‑oriented innovation themes, and continuously strengthens core competencies in polymer chemistry and electrical insulation. Strategic collaborations with universities, institutes, and industrial partners ensure access to emerging technologies.
Regionally, R&D teams work directly with customers, applications, and production sites. This proximity enables short time‑to‑market, rapid responsiveness, and tailored insulation solutions validated under realistic operating conditions.
This global–local integration ensures that innovation is efficiently translated into robust customer solutions—reliably and at scale.
Digitalization & AI in R&D
Accelerating innovation through data‑driven development
R&D sustainability - Our commitment
Driving measurable improvements through chemistry and system design
ELANTAS R&D integrates sustainability into every development activity, contributing to:
- SBTi‑aligned CO₂ reduction, supported by material efficiency, low‑energy curing, and the increased use of renewable and bio‑based raw materials
- Avoidance and replacement of hazardous chemicals, including regulatory‑driven substances
- Low‑energy curing technologies, such as UV and fast‑cure systems
- Low‑VOC formulations across multiple product groups
- Circular‑economy principles, including extended service life, repair concepts, and improved recyclability
These principles guide how ELANTAS designs future‑oriented insulation and protection systems.
R&D focus areas and core capabilities
Know-how across all product groups
Our product groups reflect the breadth of ELANTAS R&D and show how materials expertise, sustainable design principles, testing capability, and application knowledge come together to create advanced insulation and protection technologies.
Wire enamels
- Development of tailor‑made polymer backbones across PI, PAI, PEI, PE, and PUR technologies
- High‑solid concepts that support efficient, lower‑emission enamel production
- Electrical and thermal evaluation ensuring long‑term enamel and system reliability
Materials for low voltage
- Long experience in polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems for diverse LV applications
- Formulation strategies that minimize VOCs, avoid critical substances, and enable efficient processing
- UL‑certified laboratories providing global qualification and performance verification
Materials for high voltage
- Resin systems, mica tapes, composites, and complete insulation concepts for HV motors and generators
- Know‑how from raw mica selection to industrial‑scale production of HV insulation components
- Reliable insulation concepts designed for long service life, helping to reduce environmental impact over the full equipment lifetime
- Access to advanced diagnostics and testing via the ELANTAS Institute for High Voltage Insulation
Materials for electronic protection
- Development of tailor‑made resins and formulations with a broad range of chemistries
- UV as a low‑energy curing pathway, enabling efficient production with reduced emissions
- Reliability‑focused testing, including climate, thermal‑shock, and corrosion evaluations
- Expertise in potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating for demanding environments
Specialty & industrial coatings
- Replacement of fluorinated polymers and PFAS, supporting regulatory readiness and safer chemistries
- Durability assessments under challenging industrial and environmental conditions
- Process understanding from laboratory development to validated large‑scale application
Composites
- Resin technologies for composite and laminate structures in electrically and mechanically demanding systems
- Insulation concepts designed for long service life and efficient material utilization
- Expertise in composite processing from lab‑scale development to industrial manufacturing
State of the art R&D infrastructure
Global set-up and capabilities
ELANTAS operates modern, well‑equipped laboratories in all major regions, integrated with production and application technology centers.
Our infrastructure includes:
- Polymer synthesis and formulation laboratories
- Extensive electrical, thermal, mechanical, and physical testing capabilities
- UL‑certified laboratories and advanced chemical analytics
- Application technology for magnet‑wire coating, impregnation, casting, potting, and conformal coating
- The ELANTAS Institute for High Voltage Insulation for advanced HV testing and academic/industry collaboration
This combination of material science, application expertise, testing capability, and digital tools makes ELANTAS a reliable global development partner.
